Does Sculpey Stain Walls?Can you hang baked polymer (Sculpey) clay ornaments on a latex painted wall without the clay staining the wall? I just painted my walls a fresh new white and am a little nervous about hanging my polymer clay ornaments back up.
Toilet Tissue Holder?I am looking for a knitted pattern for a toilet tissue holder. Just the other day, I saw a handmade toilet tissue holder at a flea market but it was already sold. I tried to take a picture so that I could attempt to make one when I got home, but thought that would be tacky.
Making a Mosaic Back Splash?I am getting ready to remodel the kitchen and want a creative back splash for behind the stove. My thought was to use old advertising magnets and broken beige tile in a mosaic. Since I am disabled and need to mostly sit, I was wondering if I can use a white waterproof backer board and do this? I would also like to say it will totally be without a pattern and just freehand. Any help would be appreciated!
Frugal Curtain Tiebacks?Advice for making frugal curtain tiebacks from the ThriftyFun community. In my living room I use 2 inch wide ribbon that matches my decor, the curtains are made out of sheets. In my son's room, I use bandannas.
Adding Glitter To Glass Blocks?I'm making the glass blocks with NFL teams on. Does any one know how to put the glitter on the blocks?
Need Ideas for Blank Fabric Canvases for Baby's Room?I am looking for ideas for three blank square fabric canvases. I'd like to do something on them for a baby's room (the theme is jungle stuff and the colors are primary). I'm a little crafty, but not that great of an artist. Any ideas? Thanks!
Sealing Plaster for Outdoor Use?I want to know how to seal a plaster casting. We just bought 2 plaster pillars. I want to use them outside. How do I keep them in good shape in the wind and rain.
Floral Window Pane?I need help with making a floral window pane. I have an old window and I want to put flowers on the corner but I don't know what to do with the glass. I don't want my wall to show threw. It is a log wall and I don't know how to fix this project.
Blue Wine Bottles?I have a large collection of empty blue glass wine bottles. I'm looking for design ideas for reusing them. I love the cobalt blues and all the different shapes and sizes.
Making a Soap Swan?I need directions for making a soap swan. I use to make these but its been a long time ago. I know you use a dove shape soap, netting with some bangles attached, but I can't remember how to make the swan's head or the final directions to put it together.
Painting Wicker To Look Old?I would like to make the wicker look old and wanted to know if any one can tell me how to do this.
Making Fake Logs?I need your help again. I want to make faux logs to place beside my gel fireplace that uses gel fuel. I am trying rolled up newspapers and am going to paint them a wood color. What color should I paint them (spray paint) and any other ideas other than newspapers?
Gel Window Decorations?Does anyone know how to make those window gel decorations that they sell in stores? I would love to make my own, using my cookie cutters. I know someone must know how to do this.
Making Valances?I need an easy pattern and measuring instructions for valances (balloon or plain). I want to makes some for my bedrooms and for the living room, and maybe the stairwell window. I am a very novice sewer, haven't done a project in 12 years!
My Comforter Is Too Short?I bought a comforter set from Mervyn's and the comforter is too short, so I have about 10" showing. I can't return it because I washed the sheet's.
No Sew Pillow and Cushion Covers?I'm hoping someone might be able to help me. A year or so ago, I saw either a show or article on how to cover pillows and cushions using scarves, cloth napkins etc. , but without having to sew them.It involved a lot of knotting in places.If anyone knows of this article, or show, or has any good ideas, I would really appreciate it.
Uses for Contac Paper?Recently (this morning) I did my first project using contac paper. I covered an oatmeal container. I found a roll of "white marble" looking paper and couldn't resist it. And now I'm hooked on the stuff.
